These last two semesters have really drained me and to be honest, I was losing motivation.
Lack of motivation puts you in this horrid cycle making life seem like a routine. I avoided asking myself if I was happy, if I still wanted to become a nurse. In my mind I kept telling myself how ridiculous I was sounding, but in the grand scheme of it all, no matter how much I avoided the concept - I wasn’t happy.
SO - I took time for myself and re-evaluated where I currently stand and where I wanted to be. A few years ago I couldn’t even imagine being in the position I am now. I reflected on the knowledge that I have acquired and realized how nobody can take this away from me. This was something I worked hard for, I can only keep learning from here.
The relationships I built, the emotions that I’ve never felt before and knowledge gained during this nursing journey reminded me of how much I wanted to be in this spot.
So when you’re in a rut. Just sit down. Even for a couple minutes, think about how far you’ve come and how hard you’ve worked! Please take the time to let yourself be proud of your accomplishments ❤️
Love, J
